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A woman's use of minoxidil for hair loss caused fluid buildup in her chest, which went away when she stopped using the product.
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Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause dry mouth.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” Mesalazine may help treat extensive alopecia areata effectively.
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